Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises of new regulatory requirements effective April 11, 2016 and July 1, 2016 on the European grapevine moth plant pest found in grapevine products. Other common names for European Grapevine Moth (EGM) can also be identified as grape berry moth, grape fruit moth, vine moth, grapevine moth, Mediterranean vine moth, grape leaf-roller and grape moth.
Products regulated under this directive D13-03 are: Grapevines, fresh grapes, unfermented grape pomace for uses other than human consumption, plants for planting fresh herbs, certain fresh fruits and used bins and conveyance from regulated areas. A phytosanitary certificate is required and it must be free of EGM. Additionally, a notation declaration and/or details of the treatment is required. Goods imported are subject to inspection by CFIA.
The new requirements will be phased in two steps.
- Phase 1: on April 11, 2016, Directive D13-03 requirements will go into effect for shipments of grapes and blueberries only from all locations regulated for Lobesia botrana.
- Phase 2: on July 1, 2016, Directive D13-03 requirements will go into effect for shipments of all other regulated commodities regulated for Lobesia botrana.
For complete details review CFIA Directive D13-03.
The CFIA-AIRS which is the automated import reference system of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will assist you on the requirements at time of import.
Directive D94-34 also speaks to certain grapevine products import and treatment requirements.
You may contact the CFIA National Service Centre for any additional information or assistance.